All Posts By saaleha

I am a freelance writer and photographer (look for me as ShootCake). I have an MA in Creative Writing from Rhodes University, Grahamstown and some of my work has appeared in local literary journals. A food pornographer by calling, I would like to one day create a confessional recipe book in measures of rhythm and breath.

I made this curry some years back when I was testing a Jamie Oliver self-stirring home-cooker. While prepping for my upcoming food photography workshop, I came across these images in my archives and realised I didn't get around to blogging the recipe.
It's a quick dish to put together and any sort of protein would work ...

The first time I tasted oil in an ice cream was an olive oil flavour at @thecreamerysa in Cape Town. I was so completely smitten by the complexity and mouth feel, I've been experimenting with different oils ever since. And when I developed this recipe for @ilovebakingsa I knew walnut oil would be a win, especially with lemon. I ...

I have semolina on the brain today. I love the versatility of this ingredient. It makes a great component to savoury dishes as well, and I'm keen to try a few soon. But for now, here is a variation on my almond and vanilla semolina halva/sojee . In this iteration, I used ground roasted macadamia ...

There’s just something so celebratory about a semolina pudding. It’s one of those Indian dishes that work wonderfully as both starter and dessert.
For Eid this year, I partnered with Stork Bake to develop this semolina halva with almonds and vanilla.

I adjusted an easy recipe for wafer cookies from the Stork Bake recipe site to include desiccated coconut and mango essence. They turned out crisp with just hints of tropical flavour, like a lovely whisper of summer.

I am so honoured to partner up with Stork Bake again this year to bring you my best bakes.
In celebration of World Baking Day, I came up with these naartjie and vanilla cupcakes. If you don’t have naartjies available, create a dried powder from the rind of your favourite sweet citrus.